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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.50, 1,049.49 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.50, 1,049.49 and 411.19 is: 567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.50 : 1,049.49 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.50/1,049.49 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.50x = 1,049.49 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.50x = 431,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,537.17/760.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.44

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